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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 540.69 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 540.69 and 252.27 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 540.69 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/540.69 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 540.69 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 136,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,399.87/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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